Integrated Pest Managment Projects

The City of Edmonton continuously improves its pest management policy and is currently working on several integrated pest management projects.

Current Projects

Weed Biocontrol

Most of our serious weeds are plants that have been introduced from other parts of the world, often leaving their natural enemies behind. Biological control of weeds attempts to restore the natural control of these plants by introducing enemies from their native region.

Weed Identification and Reporting App

The Weed Identification and Reporting Application for smartphones enables residents to identify and report Invasive Alien Species that are regulated by the Alberta Weed Control Act.

Weed Pulls

The City of Edmonton works closely with community groups to stop the spread of prohibited noxious weeds listed in the Alberta Weed Control Act. Currently, the City of Edmonton is organizing weed pulls for two such species, Garlic Mustard and Himalayan balsam.